So.......I woke up this morning with more energy than I knew what to do with. My muscles were yelling "take us for a run!" I went to the gym and did an hour elliptical. Still tons of energy. Did 30 mins of strength training using more weight than normal to try and use it up. Still lots of energy! I just felt really good! Then I had to leave to be somewhere or I would have stayed. Anyway, later this afternoon I decided my body was telling me it's ready, so why not take my achilles and my orthodics for a test drive. So I did! It felt great! I stopped about 4 times to stretch it and do some eccentric lifts on the curb to see how it felt. I only did 5 very slow miles; wanted to do more, but I don't want to ruin it the first day.
My plan is to run 5-7 miles everyday next week (slowly) and supplement with cross training until my PT appointment on Friday. I've called a few times since I made the apt to check on cancelations to get in quicker, but no luck. I'll be careful though. :)
- 1 hr elliptical, heart rate 155-164
- 5.12 mile run, avg pace 9:23, avg heart rate 148
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